Potential Murderers Rise From Drunken Driving Repeal
Reports show a 160 percent rise in liquor law arrests in Harrisburg during the first half of 1934 with drunken driving up 38.2 percent and plain drunkenness up 10.6 percent. The Harrisburg Patriot argues repeal of Prohibition returns old evils and warns booze makes cars deadly. Police surgeon Dr. Theron Wendell Kilmore notes dramatic increases in drunken driving across major cities. Church leader Bishop Charles Edward Locke calls liquor forces deeply entrenched and cites Los Angeles toll of one baby per week. Enforcement urged to sustain law and maintain social respect.
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Harrisburg
Penna
Harrisburg Patriot
Theron Wendell Kilmore
Rhode Island
Association of Police Chiefs
Washington
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New Orleans
R. I
Charles Edward Locke
Chicago World Fair doomed to fade like a meteor
The piece recalls the Chicago World’s Fair costing 20 million and destined to become junk with 29 000 tons of scrap steel for sale. Wreckers will move out exhibits possibly to San Diego Exposition as Colonel Bell notes exhibitors vanish within two weeks after closing.
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J. Franklin Bell
American Engineering Corps
France
McKinley
Buffalo
Aurora
Illinois
Wille
Willie
Joshua
Rising Food Costs Push Prices Up Across 51 Cities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 29.2 percent rise in retail food prices over 18 months with meats cereals dairy eggs sugar fruits and vegetables among the chief gains. In the last two weeks 28 items rose 1.8 percent across 51 cities. Prices remain above prewar levels and could lengthen relief lists.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Bureau
Texas residents duel with justice in seven horse thieves
A Texas community applies a new technique by shooting seven horse thieves instead of lynching them. The piece contrasts violence and frontier law with outlandish notes about land dwelling fish and Chicago’s attitude toward progress, ending with a caution to drinkers about the wet cause.
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Texas
Fragmentary Silent Observer Notes on Social Habits
A jumbled fragment discusses prize fights and bridge parties, noting a man who is a quitter likely never a strong beginner. The piece touches on bachelor life versus marriage as a comfort during troubles. Names and places are unclear, with misspellings and incomplete thoughts.
Visitor seeks information on locating official Bureau of Information
In a Washington scene a visitor asks where to find the official Bureau of Information. He contends that every guide and local source fails to provide clear directions while noting scattered references and vague guidance.
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Washington
Washingtonian
Bureau of Informa- Taks
Bureau of Information
Humorous snippets from a bygone court and daily life
A jokey excerpt set around a witness in court who claims an oak leaf knocked him on the head. A quip about marriage fidelity follows, then a seasonal note on hunters testing gun barrels. A Sunday school teacher notices a Dickens sale sign, and a driver’s jest about regulation.
Health Advice From Old Proverb Reflects Careful Living
From practical tips on cleanliness and illness prevention to sociocultural quips on marriage and dining, the fragment offers era specific guidance. It blends hygiene rules with a humorous diner exchange, illustrating everyday concerns and humor in a past newspaper snippet.
Daughter and Mother Debate Marriage Plans
A daughter pleads to marry, but the mother dismisses the idea as unwise. The daughter asks when she will be considered wise enough, and the mother replies that wisdom comes when the wish to marry is overcome.
Argument Prompts Tense Exchange Between Couple
A tense exchange erupts as she accuses him of neglecting her and marriage, her bitter remark met with his sharp retort. The overheard quarrel ends with a clash of voices and a charged atmosphere.
Indirect tax example in dialogue about dog tax
A discussion on indirect taxation notes the dog tax as example while the dog does not directly pay it. the tax is borne by others rather than the dog itself, illustrating indirect levies.
The 19th Hole A Budapest Printer's Dramatic Exit
A Budapest printer deserted life in a striking act by swallowing 30 pieces of type, a grim gesture noted as a grim joke among golfers describing the notorious 19th hole.
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Budapest
Preserving Old West Brands Across Nebraska and Texas
Nebraska and Texas have gathered evidence of a fading era of the frontier. Nebraska published a volume with 10 000 cattle brands and owners while San Antonio's Witte Museum houses a large collection of branding irons once used by pioneer ranchers.
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Nebraska
Texas
San Antonio
Prisoner’s Base and the Safety Zone Farce
A wry strip mocks traffic mischief and marital roles. A policeman warns a driver in a safety zone as a woman retorts. An Ohio husband jokes about life insurance during his wife’s illness, prompting a divorce suit.
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Ohio
Notable historical anniversaries and events today
Today in history lists birthdays and deaths of figures such as John Clarke Alicia Cockburn John Hay and Elbert H Gary with dates spanning 1638 to 1930. It also notes events like the 1820 Haiti revolt Henry Christophe died by his own hand the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and 1916 German submarine near Nantucket.
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John Clarke
Rhole Island
England
Newport
R. L
Alicia Cockburn
Johno Ruggles
Maine
U. S
Patent Office
Westborough
Mass
Thomaston
U. S. Steel
Wheaton
New York
Edward F. Albee
Machias
Florida
Henry Christophe
Haiti
St. Domingo
Chicago
Nantucket
Army
Kieuts
Maynard and Pearson
U. S. Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Ohio Senator Bulkley and air ace Rickenbacker born in Ohio
U S Senator Robert J Bulkley of Ohio born in Cleveland 54 years ago and Colonel Eddie Rickenbacker noted air ace born at Columbus Ohio 44 years ago Coleman WL Blease one time South Carolina governor and U
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U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Ohio
Cleveland
Eddie Rickenbacker
Columbus
Coleman WL. Blease
South Carolina
Akron youth drive to end military training at university
A campaign by the American League against war and fascism urged Akron University to abolish military training and protect students from suspension or expulsion for anti training activity. Other Ohio briefs note new college leadership, a bridge dedication, student injuries, a fatal auto crash, a pistol wound incident, a cantor’s death, and various state relief and loan figures.
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Cleveland, O
Akron University
American League Against
Pentecost Spirit and special anointings for service
A devotional outline explains the Holy Spirit as the promixed gift to all baptized believers from Pentecost onward. It notes Samaritan reception, apostolic laying on of hands for miracles, and the ongoing need for Spirit empowerment for distinct tasks within the church.
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Philip
Youth Missing From Home Since Friday
Richard Adams of West River Street asked police help yesterday to locate his son Richard Jr. 18 who has not returned home since Friday. The boy has blue eyes dark curly hair and a scar on his nose, police were told.
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Richard Adams
West River Street
Richard, Jr
Strikers End Month-Long Strike at Kasco Mills Union Recognition
Torlido, C. and the Flour, Feed and Mill Workers' Union halted a month long strike at Kasco Mills Inc after the company granted limited recognition and agreed to arbitration on wage disputes following a national wage survey. Rev. L. M. Hirsh, regional NLRB director, helped negotiate the settlement.
Notable Births of 66 to 62 Years Ago Listed
S Senator born in Newberry County South Carolina 66 years ago. James L Fieser social scientist with the American Red Cross born Ravenna Ohio 51. Albert E Wiggam lecturer writer born Austin Indiana 3. Royden V Wright New York mechanical engineer editor born Red Wing Minnesota 48. William H Davis Los Angeles noted lawyer born Clinton New York 66 years ago. John Cowper Powys English critic lecturer author born 62 years ago.
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John Cowper Powys
Today’s Horoscope for Born on This Day Mind Sharp and Quick
The reading notes a susceptible mind, swift action, and a light joyous spirit. It warns against self-indulgence and duplicitous tendencies, urges mental discipline, and cautions about risky love entanglements with the opposite sex.
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Hubby
Kewtie
Sandwich
Columbus, CO
P. W. Ott
Ohio State University Department of Mechanics
James EB. Boyd
Francis Poulson
Democratic State Executive Committee
Miami River
Tippecanoe City
Toledo
Phillis Asparagus
Anthony Asparagus
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Toleno
Donald Waller
Clayton Elmer Waller
Sylvania, O
Howard Hine
Simon PD. Silverman
Silverman
Agudath Achim Synagogue
National Recovery Administration
W W. Clark
Columbus, O
M. L. Brown
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Henry Brunner
Port Clinton
Bert Morgan
Lake Erie
North Bass Island
Morgan
Youngstown
Jack Welch
Hub Furniture
Golden Legion Bible Study
Lee’s Glass and Mirror Shop
Lodi St
Gros
Firestone Service Stores
Ine
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
W. Bridge Street
Bob” Nichols
Chronicle-Telegram
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Elyria Hardware
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